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Erste Group Raises 2026 Net Loan Target to Above EUR 290 Billion

PUBT·10/30/2026 06:49:57
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Erste Group Raises 2026 Net Loan Target to Above EUR 290 Billion
  • Erste Group raised its 2026 net loan target to above EUR 290 billion, supported by robust Central European growth.
  • Excluding Erste Bank Polska, net interest income growth guidance increased to above 6%; fee growth is now forecast at about 10%.
  • The cost-to-income ratio forecast excluding Polska improved to below 46%, reflecting positive operating leverage.
  • Group net profit remains forecast above EUR 4 billion, with return on tangible equity above 20%.
  • Third-quarter operating profit reached a record EUR 2.32 billion, supported by strong core revenue growth and cost control.


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